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TIL that Scrooge McDuck “died” in 1967

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69ARJ TIL From 1889 until 1968, Brazil's official name was the Republic of the United States of Brazil. For 4 days after its Proclamation of the Republic, Brazil also had its official flag changed to one similar to the US.
9wBkG TIL roman epicurean poet Lucretius repeatedly stated in his poem "de rerum natura" that his goal was to give a natural explanation of the universe, and "free the world from religion and fear of the gods". The same work opens by addressing the goddess Venus, peading for her guidance and protection
JdMV TIL That the Beats audio driver included with some laptops actually makes the sound worse than stock when you turn it off, to make the beats ‘enhancements’ sound better by comparison.
x6kDo TIL that boxer Harry Greb tricked his way into a shot at the Middleweight championship by paying several waiters to serve him water in coloured tumblers at a speakeasy. He then pretended to be drunk and thus no threat to the champion. Greb got his match and won the title.
xV7Z1 TIL only 400 out of the 7000 diseases classified as “rare” have an effective treatment. This fact is recognized during Rare Disease Day, which is held every year on the last day of February. This day also holds an extra special meaning on February 29 – the rarest day of the year.